Invite

Invitation is Key

Many studies have been conducted about the origins of priestly vocations. Time after time, a key factor emerges: invitation. It is the simple verbal invitation of a priest, parent, or parishioner that sparks the idea of priesthood in a young man's mind. As a diocese, our goal should be that every young Catholic man is personally invited to consider the possibility of becoming a priest!

The Vocations Office asks each parish to actively invite young men to the priesthood. This can be done in three primary ways:

2. Encourage attendance at vocation events.The Vocations Office offers events each year, such as retreats and Vocations Days, but we need the faithful people of God in our parishes and schools to promote these events. Sign up to receive email alerts about events. We will email every Vocation Team well in advance of each event, letting you know dates, times, and details. Please partner with us in spreading the word!

3. Promote vocations in the bulletinWill you work with your parish bulletin editor to ensure that a strong pro-vocations message is in every bulletin, 52 weeks a year?